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Cork City Gaol entrance gates
Located 2km from Cork City's main thoroughfare,
this castle like prison, Cork City Gaol, once housed
prisoners in the 19th century,
often in wretched conditions. Wandering through the
impressive wings
of Cork
City Gaol, the atmosphere suggests you are
accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates, each
representing their particular period in Irish history from
pre-famine times to the foundation of the State. Along
with recounting Cork history, Cork City Gaol is also worth a visit
to appreciate the Georgian/Gothic architectural work which is Cork
City Gaol.
Cork City Gaol pillars leading up to Cork's
castle like prison which was Cork City Gaol
Cells furnished with life-size wax figures,
sound effects and fascinating exhibitions together with a
spectacular sound and image presentation tell the social
history and contrasting lifestyles of 19th Century Cork
and why some people turned to crime. The Gaol experience
includes individual sound tour English/ French/ German/
Italian/ Irish & Spanish). Personal guided tours
arranged on prior request.
Cork City Gaol built in castle like lay out with the main section
and two impressive wings either side in perfectly shaped circular
towers, magnificently laid out in proportion.
Souvenir & refreshment areas, friendly
staff and good facilities combine with this unique
interpretation to offer the individual, group or family
visitors a memorable experience and to view some great
architecture at Cork City Gaol.
Why not take the
Cork City
Tour Bus with the hop on and hop off option any where
along the route of Cork City Tour including the Cork City Gaol.
One of Cork City Gaol circular towers pictured
with the Gaol's entrance gates throwing shadow's on the walls
leading up to the Gaol.
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